St Mary of Wedale, Stow
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South side of village, on A7
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An impressive example of late 19th century Gothic Revivial architecture, 1876, by Wardrop and Reid; the 140ft spire is a local landmark. The church is T-plan with, unusually for a reformed church, an apse. The exterior has lots of Gothic detailing; the inside is enhanced by stained glass by James Ballantine & Son. The church dominates the valley of the Gala Water, the former name of which was Wedale. The ruins of an earlier medieval church stand slightly to the north and, outside the village, are the remains of St Mary's well and a chapel which is said to date back to the time of King Arthur.
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Sunday 11.00 am
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Open by arrangement
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